Eugenia Mora-Flores is an associate professor in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. She teaches courses on first and second language acquisition, Latino culture, and in literacy development for elementary and secondary students. Her research interests include studies on effective practices in developing the language and literacy skills of ELs in grades Pre-K-12. She has written more than four books in the area of literacy and academic language development (ALD) for English learners. Eugenia further works as a consultant for a variety of elementary, middle, and high schools in the areas of ELD, ALD, and writing.